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$90M train station, Dem candidate accused of theft, Schuette on Kavanaugh: Your Tuesday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on September 25, 2018 Morning Briefing

Ford pays $90 million for the long-abandoned train station; Democratic candidate for key seat is accused of embezzlement; and Bill Schuette says Senate should vote on the Supreme Court nominee accused of sexual assaults.

Corporate welfare to train station, Whitmer’s lead in gubernatorial race: Your Tuesday Morning Briefing

By Steve Neavling on September 11, 2018 Morning Briefing

Ford gets more than $200 million in corporate welfare to renovate the train station, while Democrat Gretchen Whitmer holds a comfortable lead in Michigan gubernatorial race.

Bloody union battles taught lessons that resonate today

By Jeff Counts on October 7, 2014 Art & Entertainment, Headline, History, posts

These days, few people remember the bloody battles that the UAW fought to receive recognition.

Piecing together the mystery of Renisha McBride’s final hours

By Steve Neavling on November 12, 2013 Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts

The 54-year-old shooter told police he “accidentally” shot McBride, who is 5 foot 4, in the face with a shotgun because he thought she was an intruder.